Makes 8 servings Inspired by the German influences on regional cuisine, this chicken-friend turkey is our take on an untraditional central Texas-inspired Thanksgiving dish. We made a tangy cranberry relish in place of savory and tart braised cabbage, which is perfectly matched for anything you might find on your holiday […]
Chile-Roasted Peanuts with Dried Cherries
Makes 1 lb Raisins can be used instead of cherries, but the sweet-tart flavor and plump juicy flesh of the cherries make the mixture extra special and are well worth the expense. Ingredients 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or butter 1 lb raw unsalted peanuts 1 tablespoon mild chile powder 2 […]
Chocolate Chip Cookies
Makes about 32 cookies
Chocolate Chunk Cookies
Makes 45 cookies Make these cookies super-size to take on picnics or serve at kids parties, or miniaturize them to include as part of a cookie plate to serve at a tea or reception. Ingredients 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking soda 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 1/2 […]
Chocolate Mint Cookies
Makes about 3 dozen cookies
Chocolate Mousse
Makes 4 to 6 servings Heating the egg whites and egg yolks not only pasteurizes them, making them safe to eat without further cooking, but it also dissolves the sugar and denatures the proteins. This creates a smooth and strong structure in your egg foams that helps to keep your […]
Chocolate Peanut Butter Icebox Cake
Makes 8 servings This may be an icebox cake recipe, but the beauty of an icebox cake is that it requires no recipe. Simple layer your favorite cookie (graham crackers, chocolate chip, snickerdoodles!) with something creamy (pudding, whipped cream, dulce de leche!) and wait until tomorrow. Ingredients 2 cups heavy […]
Chocolate Pecan Shortbread
Makes about 3 dozen cookies These cookies are best when they are nice and crisp, so don’t take them out of the oven too early.
Chocolate Sabayon Torte
Makes one 8-inch torte Tortes usually require some planning. You can bake the cake layers in advance and keep them well wrapped in the refrigerator or freezer. Simple syrup and soft ganache also hold well, so that you can make them when you have time. But, the sabayon filling must […]
Chorizo and Poblano Quiche
Makes one 9-inch pie Ingredients All-Butter Pie Dough, unbaked, single crust 1 medium poblano chile 2 tablespoons canola oil 1/2 cup diced onion 4 oz chorizo, casings removed, crumbled 1/2 cup sour cream 1 1/4 cups heavy cream 3 large eggs 1 cup grated Monterey Jack Directions Preheat the oven […]
Chorizo-Stuffed Mushrooms
Makes 8 servings To make a savory filling for stuffed mushrooms, sausage and ham are added to the chopped stems, along with onions and garlic. The mushrooms are then topped with breadcrumbs or a combination of grated cheese and crumbs. For even cooking, quickly sauté the mushroom caps in olive […]
Christmas Brittle
Where I grew up in New Jersey, there was a local candy shop that sold macadamia nut brittle that was a prized possession in my house. It was, as you can expect, expensive as kids candy went, and my parents/Santa only got it once a year to sneak into our […]